Modify Selection
- Hazard prevention and control:
- Permissible explosives
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- Explosion suppression
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- Rock dust barriers
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- Inerting atmosphere
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- Ignition source elimination
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- Explosion proof design
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- Intrinsically safe design
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- Degasification
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- Horizontal boreholes
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- Cross measure boreholes
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- Bleeder systems
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3/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe CART-based model that is given in this paper can be used to predict methane emission rates and to adjust operation parameters under ventilation constrains in longwall mining.
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9/1/2010 - Conference papersThis paper describes the first phase of research aimed at understanding explosion pressures that can develop in coal mines and the factors that lead to high explosion pressure and possible transition to detonation.
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3/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study describes the development of an expert classification system used as a decision tool which can be used for degasification system selection using site- and mine-specific conditions.
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1/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH researchers studied U.S. underground coal mine explosions over a 30-year period to identify the ignition sources and locations responsible for severe explosions resulting in death, and provided recommendations for safer electrical design.
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9/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study uses reservoir simulations to illustrate the effects of impermeable faults on the production performance of vertical and horizontal degasification boreholes.
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9/1/2007 - Conference papersThis paper reviews how simultaneous application of three basic elements reduces the methane explosion hazard at coal mine working faces: (1) adequate ventilation, (2) regular monitoring of gas concentrations, and (3) elimination of ignition sources.
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5/1/2000 - Peer reviewed journal articlesOptical technologies have progressed rapidly in the past 15 years. NIOSH is conducting a study to help provide a scientific basis for developing appropriate safety guidelines for optical equipment in underground coal mines.
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1/1/1994 - Information CircularsThis paper describes the history and technology of methane drainage in the US and other countries.
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2/14/2023 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract with ADA Technologies to design and implement a purpose-built flame arrestor for use in explosion-proof enclosures for applications in gassy mines.
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6/23/2021 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract with Xtraction Science and Technology, Inc., to examine instrinsically safe mine rescue UAV design.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program